In the recent session, which was chaired by Yusuf Raza Gilani, the Senate of Pakistan recently passed the 26th Constitution Amendment. Actually, this significant bill contains 22 clauses looking to reform the procedure for appointing judges. Prime Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, introducing the amendment, stressed that it marked a result from extensive discussion between many kinds of political parties.

He said that the purpose was to promote transparency and distinction in the appointment of judges to higher courts. During the session, opposition members raised loud objections and demanded that senior government officials resign on the spot. Senator lshaq Dar, however, pointed out they had a right under the constitution to participate in this meeting. Although the voting process caused great heat, the final result was that, among the 69 senators present, 65 supported it while 4 were opposed.

Following completion of the count and tabulation procedure, House Speaker Gilani himself confirmed that the bill had been passed—the importance of the contribution made by all three parties. The 26th Amendment allows the government of Pakistan to establish a Judicial Commission, made up of senior judges as well as national legislature delegates, that will be in charge of overseeing judicial appointments and evaluations of judges’ performance. It aims at creating a more equitable and effective judicial system. Apart from that open to questions over the Judicial Commission is the adoption of a Sixth Judicial Chamber.

This belongs more for peace of mind on the part of the public and judges, though. In conclusion, passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan is a major step forward in the legislative process of Pakistan. It is representative of a concerted endeavor to enhance democracy and the rule of law in Pakistan.

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